A groundbreaking collaboration between the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and the Government of Karnataka, the Manipal–GOK Bioincubator is redefining how life science and health-tech innovations take shape in India. Designed as a full-spectrum ecosystem for biotechnology startups, the incubator provides entrepreneurs, researchers, and students with access to world-class infrastructure, expert mentorship, strategic guidance, and funding opportunities to help turn scientific ideas into market-ready products.

Located within MAHE’s Advanced Research Centre, the 10,000 sq ft facility supports ventures across diverse domains including biopharma, biotechnology, dental innovation, biomedical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and AI-driven healthcare. Supported by BIRAC’s BioNEST scheme and the Department of IT & BT, Government of Karnataka, it offers not only physical resources but also policy support, industry exposure, and academic expertise.

The incubation process is structured in three key phases:

1. Pre-Incubation (3–6 months): For early-stage innovators developing or validating their ideas.
2. Incubation (18–24 months): Focused on building a proof of concept with structured mentorship.
3. Prototype Development, Validation & Trials (18–24 months): Dedicated to refining prototypes, conducting pilot trials, and achieving regulatory readiness.

By bridging the critical gap between research and real-world application, the Manipal–GOK Bioincubator is strengthening India’s innovation economy and nurturing the biotech enterprises of the future.

Applications for incubation programmes are open year-round for individuals, startups, and companies through the official website: bioincubator.manipal.edu.

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